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Phenomenal Phelps Facts

Week of March 30, 2026

PhenomenalPhelps FactsWeek of March 30, 2026
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Message from Ms. Scheufele Message from Ms. Scheufele

What a week at Phelps! Our students have been busy learning, growing, and showing us every day what they’re capable of. We were also lucky to welcome a special visitor, Pat the Patriot, whose visit brought so much excitement and joy to our school. A huge hit with everyone! Special thanks to Michaela Connors who wrote a grant request to the Rockland Education Foundation. The REF fully funded this visit for our students.


As we look ahead, MCAS for grades 3 and 4 is coming up on April 7 and 8. We will continue preparing in ways that help students feel confident and ready, while keeping the days as calm and supportive as possible.


Thank you to all the families who participated in parent-teacher conferences this week. Your partnership makes a tremendous difference and helps us support each child in meaningful ways.


Wishing you all a restful weekend and looking forward to another great week together at Phelps!

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Spring Enrichment Activities--Live Sign Up--Tuesday, March 31 at 5:00 pm Spring Enrichment Activities--Live Sign Up--Tuesday, March 31 at 5:00 pm

After-School Enrichment Is Back!

We’re excited to offer five fun after-school classes starting the week of April 13! Sign-ups open Tuesday, March 31 at 5:00 pm. Check out the attached document for class descriptions, dates, cost, and pick-up details.


Please note: The sign-up links won’t go live until March 31 at 5:00 pm—clicking them before then will give an error.


This session’s classes include: Spring Crafts, Spring Watercolor Painting, Lego Brick Builders, Pix Bricks Arts & Crafts, and Deal & Play Card Games.


We can’t wait for another great round of enrichment!

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Boston Red Sox Day--April 2 Boston Red Sox Day--April 2

In honor of the April 3 Boston Red Sox home opener, we encourage students to wear their Red Sox gear or red, white, and/or blue to support the team. As we have no school on April 3, we will support them on April 2!

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School Picture Day--Monday, April 6 School Picture Day--Monday, April 6

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Phelps Spring School Picture Day is Monday, April 6. Be on the lookout for information about this day in your child's folder.

Save the Dates--Grade 3 & 4 MCAS Dates for 2026 & Music Performance Dates Save the Dates--Grade 3 & 4 MCAS Dates for 2026 & Music Performance Dates

Here are the Grade 3 and 4 MCAS dates for Spring 2026:


English/Language Arts: April 7 & 8, 2026

Math: May 13 & 14, 2026

Please put these dates in your calendar to be sure your child in grades 3 or 4 attends school on these days.


Here are the concert dates for Grades 1-4:

Open to Families--Phelps Cafeteria

April 14--Grade 3 Music Performance

  • 8:15-8:45 am--Mrs. Panos' Second Grade Classes
  • 9:00-9:30 am--Mr. Popadic's Second Grade Classes
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Rockland Public Schools District Calendar Rockland Public Schools District Calendar

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Important Upcoming Events Important Upcoming Events

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March 31 PAC Meeting--Phelps Library--6-7 pm


April 2--Boston Red Sox Day!

* In honor of the April 3 home opener, wear your Boston Red Sox gear or red, white, and blue!


April 3--Good Friday, NO SCHOOL


April 6--Spring School Picture Day


April 7-8 MCAS ELA Grades 3 & 4


April 9--Early Release, 10:45 am Dismissal


April 10--Grade 2 Field Trip--New England Aquarium


April 13--After School Enrichment Spring Sessions Begin (see sign up information above)


April 13-May 1--Fun Run Fundraising

  • Actual Fun Run is May 7 (on early release day)


April 14--Grade 3 Music Performance

  • 8:15-8:45 am Mrs. Panos’ Classes

  • 9:00-9:30 Mr. Popadic’s Classes


April 20-24 Spring Break--NO SCHOOL


Save the Dates for Grades 3 & 4:

MCAS ELA Dates:

  • April 7 and 8, 2026

MCAS Math Dates

  • May 13 and 14, 2026

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Phelps Elementary School – Parent Contact Guide Phelps Elementary School – Parent Contact Guide

We want every family to know who to contact for questions, concerns, or support. Here’s a quick guide to help you connect with the right person:


Main Office Issues:


Jean Maloney, Administrative Assistant--jmaloney@rocklandschools.org--Questions/Information about attendance, records, court documents, address/email changes, general school information, registration/enrollment, moving/withdrawal


Brenda Mallar-Reske, Administrative Assistant--bmallar-reske@rocklandschools.org--Kid Account/Dismissal changes and questions


Principal

Michelle Scheufele--mscheufele@rocklandschools.org– Oversees school vision, daily classroom visits, curriculum, instruction, and social-emotional learning. Contact for schoolwide questions or issues needing additional attention.


Grades 1 & 2 (First Floor)

  • Administrator: Kelsey Holbrook--kholbrook@rocklandschools.org

  • School Adjustment Counselor: Taryn Muolo-tmuolo@rocklandschools.org


Grades 3 & 4 (Second Floor)

  • Administrator: Chase Eschauzier--chaseeschauzier@rocklandschools.org

  • School Adjustment Counselor: Holly Gage-hgage@rocklandschools.org


Additional Student Services

  • Amanda MacMillan – Special Education Coordinator--amacmillan@rocklandschools.org
    Contact for questions about services, evaluations, and IEPs.

  • Allie Sgambato – School Psychologist--asgambato@rocklandschools.org
    Provides evaluations, IEP services, and crisis support.

  • Beth Peckham – School Psychologist--epeckham@rocklandschools.org
    Supports Phelps part-time with evaluations and IEP services.

  • Shani McGarry--School Nurse--smcgarry@rocklandschools.org

Contact for medical questions and issues.


Parent Tips

✅ For classroom or day-to-day issues, always start with your child’s teacher.
✅ For grade-level or social-emotional concerns, contact the administrator or adjustment counselor for your child’s grade.
✅ For special education questions, contact Amanda MacMillan.
✅ For schoolwide questions or issues needing additional attention, contact Principal Scheufele.

Main Office & Guidance Staff Main Office & Guidance Staff

If you have any questions or concerns, here are some staff members you can call or email:

Jean Maloney, School Administrative Assistant, jmaloney@rocklandschools.org

Brenda Mallar-Reske, Administrative Assistant (Kidaccount/Dismissal), bmallar-reske@rocklandschools.org

Nichole Dever, Title One Secretary, ndever@rocklandschools.org

Michelle Scheufele, Principal, mscheufele@rocklandschools.org

Kelsey Holbrook, Assistant Principal for Grades 1 & 2 & Title One Director, kholbrook@rocklandschools.org

Chase Eschauzier, Assistant Principal for Grades 3 & 4, chaseeschauzier@rocklandschools.org

Amanda MacMillan, Phelps Special Education Coordinator, amacmillan@rocklandschools.org

Allison Sgambato, School Psychologist, asgambato@rocklandschools.org

Elizabeth Peckham, School Psychologist, epeckham@rocklandschools.org

Taryn Muolo, School Adjustment Counselor for Grades 1 & 2, tmuolo@rocklandschools.org

Holly Gage, School Adjustment Counselor for Grades 3 & 4, hgage@rocklandschools.org

Traci Johnson, School Adjustment Counselor (shared with Esten), tjohnson@rocklandschools.org

Shani McGarry, Nurse, smcgarry@rocklandschools.org

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Phelps Elementary School

Email: mscheufele@rocklandschools.org
Website: https://www.rocklandschools.org/o/phelps-elementary
Location: 1 Lt Col Brian Duffy Way, Rockland, MA, USA
Phone: 781-871-8585

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